Margaret and her sister, Libby are orphans. Ever since she can remember, Libby has never stayed in one place more than a couple of months. Now they are living with Mrs. Fredericksen, a kind, old lady who runs a farm and has horses. When Margaret falls in love with a stray horse she names Flynn, she decides to train him so they can enter and, hopefully, win the Harvest Day Race, convince Libby to stay, and buy the horse with the prize money from the owner who might be at the race to claim him. Libby, however is starting to threaten to leave again and not let Margaret race. Will Margaret get to ride Flynn in the big race? Will Libby and Margaret ever find a place to call home?
A touching story about perseverance, family, and self-discovery. Readers will feel for Margaret and her longing for a place to call home and enjoy watching her relationships with her sister, Mrs. Fredericksen, her new friend, Cory, and Flynn grow. Although the plot doesn’t move along very fast and drags on in places, people who like horse stories and historical fiction will probably enjoy reading this book. EL (4 to 6). OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira, Youth Services Librarian, HUN Public Library.
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